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Using mydlink SharePort in a local network:

1. Make sure the device is powered on. Then plug your USB drive into

the USB port of the device.

Note:

If you connect a removable storage with many files or a large capacity, it may

take a while for the router to scan and catalog your files.

2. Use your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch to search for and download the

free

mydlink

SharePort

app from the App Store.

If you have a QR code reader, you can scan the code for

mydlink

SharePort

to the right.

3. On your mobile device, go to your Wi-Fi settings and connect to your

router’s wireless network using the default Wi-Fi settings. Locate the

Wi-Fi name (SSID) and password for your device as printed on the

included Wi-Fi Configuration Card.

4. Tap the

mydlink SharePort

icon, and the app will load.

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1. Tap

Set up

to enter the Admin password for your router when the

pop-up displays.

2. Enter your Admin Login in the Password field and tap

Done

.

3. You can now use the mydlink SharePort app interface to stream media

and access files stored on your removable drive. The wireless icon at

the bottom will be lit blue to indicate a Local Access connection. If you

need to change your settings, tap the gear icon at the top right corner

to enter the settings page.

Note:

A red wireless icon indicates that your router’s network environment may

not be optimal for streaming media and you may experience slow downs or

otherwise degraded performance.

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Main Menu

Tap on the document icon to view documents.

Tap the camera icon to view photos.

Tap on the movie icon to play videos.

Tap on the music icon to play audio files.

Tap on the folder icon to browse all files in a folder view.

Tap on the star icon to access your favorite files.

The mydlink SharePort main menu has different sections that let you see all the documents, photos, movies, or music stored on

your removable storage. Tap < or >, or swipe left or right to move between the different sections. The Wi-Fi icon at the bottom

indicates an active local network connection (blue) or remote connection (green/red). Tap

Log In

if it is not lit, or

Log Out

to

return to the login page.

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Documents

The Documents section allows you to share, print, and view documents

streamed from your DIR-895L to your mobile device. Tap the document

icon on the main menu to browse the documents on your mobile device.

Enter a filename here to search your storage.

Tap to mark files for deletion.

Tap the star icon next to each file to download it to your device and

add it into your Favorites section.

Tapping this icon gives you additional options:

• Mail

: Tap to e-mail the file.

• iCloud

: Tap to store the file on iCloud.

• AirPrint

: Tap to print the file.

• Open In...

: Tap to use a third-party app to open the file.

The bottom menu bar includes these options:

Search Bar:

Tap to go back to the main menu.

Tap to update the list of files.

Tap to reorder the files alphabetically.

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Tap on a file to start the document viewer. In the viewer:

Tap to add/remove the file from your Favorites.

Tap to bring up the same options as >.

Note:

Some files may require a third-party app to view them.